basting

[bey-sting] / ˈbeɪ stɪŋ /

VERB

moisten during cooking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grease

STRONG

drip lard season

WEAK

brush with liquid

VERB

sew temporarily

Synonyms

STRONG

catch fasten stitch tack

Antonyms

STRONG

detach release unfasten

VERB

pummel, thrash

Synonyms

STRONG

batter beat berate blister clobber club drub lambaste lash maul pelt revile scold trounce wallop whip whomp

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment fail guard lose praise protect surrender

Example Sentences

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In August 2023, the state blamed another botched satellite launch on an error in the emergency basting system, but said it was "not a big issue".

From BBC • May 21, 2025

Do note that basting can result in less crispy skin.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024

We layer on the flavors - first as a quick marinade for the chicken, then as a basting sauce, and finally as a finishing sauce.

From Washington Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Cook for 2 minutes, basting the fish occasionally with the sauce.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022

At the Bunch of Grapes a maid was basting a roast of beef.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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